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www.NAHB.org Week of March 1, 2004
Front Page
President's Message
* For Working Families, Affordable Housing Is in Short Supply
Housing and Economics
* New Home Sales Cool Slightly in January * Existing Home Sales Remain Near Record Pace Despite January Decline * Eye on the Economy
Design
* For Successful Communities — Just Add Open Space
Business Management
* Lifestyles Can Be Red Flags: Know the Warning Signs of Fraud
Member Dividends
* The Cream of the Crop Sit On My Board of Directors
Green Building
* Conference Makes It Easier to Be Green
Environment
* Circuit Court Leaves Favorable Ruling on Oregon Coho Protection in Place
Legal Issues
* Six Housing-Related Cases Receive Funding to Pursue Legal Action * Ask the Lawyer — About Storm Water Permits
Building Quality
* Local Remodeler Recognized for Quality Achievements
Women's Council
* NAHB Women's Council Offers Student Scholarships
Small Builders and Remodelers
* Home Owners Remodel to Increase Living Space * Let Simple Sayings Be a Contractor’s Guide to Success
Military Housing
* Army to Hold Major Housing Privatization Forum in March
Labor
* Community Service Puts Skills to the Test in Colorado
Building Systems
* Log Home Council Tour Headed to Bangor * Research Papers Explore Thermal Mass, Air Infiltration in Solid Wood Structures
Building Products
* Whirlpool Director Named NCHI Member of Distinction * Fiberglass Doors Found to Be More Energy-Efficient Than Wood Doors
Builder's Engineer
* Leaking Basements, Part 2 — The Ugly
Building News Coast To Coast
Association News & Events
* Associations Demonstrate That Home Builders Care * Providence Gives HOPE a $100,000 Hand * Help Build This Year’s Family Build Home for a Mother of Three * Calendar of Events
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